Forward axle differential carrier replacement – Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: 34DS, 34RS, 38DS, 38RS, DS340, RS340, DS380, RS380, DS400, RS400, DS3 User Manual

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Forward Axle Differential Carrier Replacement

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brass drift in the center of the shaft head and striking the drift with a sharp blow from a hammer.

Do not strike the shaft head with a hammer. Do not use chisels or wedges to loosen shaft or dowels.

7.

Remove nuts and lockwashers fastening the carrier to the axle housing. Remove the differentail carrier assembly.

Do not lie under the carrier after fasteners are removed. Use transmission jack to support the differential carrier assem-
ble during removal.

8.

Axle Housing Cover and Output Shaft Bearing Parts: The bearing parts can be replaced with cover removed or installed. If
necessary, remove axle housing cover. It is fastened with cap screws, nuts and lock washers.

9.

Remove oil seal and discard.

10. Remove bearing retaining washer.

D341, 381(P), 401-P, 402(P), 403(P), 451-P models do not use and output shaft rear bearing retain-
ing washer.

11. If replacement is necessary, remove snap ring, rear bearing and bearing sleeve.

Snap ring is spring steel and may pop off. Wear safety glasses when removing.

IMPORTANT

WARNING

IMPORTANT

WARNING

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